Kirby Lake
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Kirby Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and American Coot among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Downy Woodpecker
Black-crested Titmouse
Bewick's Wren
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Northern Shoveler
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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